Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo Y23
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo Y23
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2318
- Lighter: 177g vs 179g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3692 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo Y23, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Vivo Y23 by 187.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (88/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo Y23?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.